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I have been writing pretty much all my life. My 30+ years of direct sales experience has been full of writing for whatever field I was working in, from cosmetics, fashion and beauty to home construction and sales. I'm currently a Realtor in NH.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Victims of drunk driving: 9 of 96
I will never forget calling my stepson's cell phone that night, and having it answered by the paramedic. Even thinking about it now, 13 years later, I can remember how my heart felt like it had been squeezed by a freezing hand, when that stranger answered his phone and said, "there has been a very serious accident."Chris was ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Innovative decorating ideas for bedrooms: 2 of 18
Your Very Own BedroomIt's more than just a place to sleep today. Your bedroom is your sanctuary. It's the most personal room in the house, and it should be a place that fits YOU like the proverbial glove.Decorating it to be your comfort zone, your love nest, your place of renewal, or all of the above, and a place where you ca... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Should plus-size clothing be modeled by plus-size models?: 11 of 97
Plus-size Models for Plus-size Clothes? YES! YES! YES!This is like asking if children should model children's clothing. Would we expect that cute little dress to have the same impact on the buying market if it was modeled by some hollow-cheeked anorexic? I don't think so. Here the reason is obvious: children's bodies are diff... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Body image: Why do women try so hard?: 2 of 15
Body Image The Eye-DealThe image of beautiful perfection has changed from age to age. Back when Rubens was painting, the form of feminine beauty was what we today would at least term "plump." Back then, there were no movie screens or TV advertising to assault the senses with a stereotype deemed "beautiful." Painters painted r... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care How to grow hair: 1 of 6
Hair Care Basics for Beautiful, Healthy HairNo matter what your hair type, or what kind of damage it may have, you CAN grow a healthy, glowing mane. The condition of your hair depends on four things: your genes, your diet, the damage you do to it, and the care you take of it. Understanding these factors can help you create a ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Buying a home: Considering your options: 3 of 14
Whether you're interested in buying your first home, or the home you want to retire to, there are some basic and common factors to be considered in any case. Here is a primer to get your awareness up.First Things First: Your Finances.Talk to two or three professionals. There are differences between lenders and their ability t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Exercise: 15 of 69
Oh sure, I could tell you the horror stories I've endured trying to get back into pre-menopause shape, but I thought maybe you'd like to hear it from a man's point of view. As a woman, I find it refreshing to realize that the guys don't really have it as easy as we sometimes like to tell each other. This then, is the true sag... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) Most embarrassing clothing disasters you've experienced or observed: 4 of 18
Check the Rearview MirrorAs a kid, my Great-Aunt Fanny made quite an impression on me. Although she was not an overly large woman, she was literally the "butt" of many family jokes, as she had a great, big, you-guessed-it, fanny. She always seemed to favor printed dresses and skirts, and walking behind her was a dizzying expe... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Where does your inspiration come from?: 34 of 128
Inspire Yourself!Where you get your inspiration for writing, especially if you are writing professionally and regularly, will depend on the type of market you are writing for. I write a regular humor column. My inspiration for its' contents comes from two sources:1. My own zany life - or perhaps it is simply my own cock-eyed ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Colors of spring 2009: 11 of 35
Fashion Colors for Spring 2009This spring colors are bright, bold and above all, clear and clean. Gone are the muted undertones and washed-out pastels: no more grayed-down or browned-out palettes.Everything this year looks brighter, with a pure enjoyment of color celebrated in almost all areas of the spectrum. You can find ne... More..